Legislation Flashcards
What are the impacts on an organisation if they fail to follow legislation?
Employee relations can be adversely affected.
Employees can become demotivated.
Legal action can be taken, which will affect productivity.
The business can be fined.
The business will have a poor public image.
What are the 4 types of legislation?
Equality Act 2010
National Minimum Wage
National Living Wage
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
What are the 9 protected characteristics under the equality act?
Age
Gender
Disability
Race
Marriage status
Pregnancy and maternity
Religion or belief
Sexual orientation
Gender reassignment
How does the equality act 2010 effect an organisation?
Avoids discrimination within the workplace.
Requires the organisations to promote equality.
They must ensure that their recruitment policies are compliant with this act.
They must have comprehensive anti-discrimination and harassment policies in place.
Action needs to be taken against barriers that prevent employees with protected characteristics from carrying out their job, making it accessible for them.
How does the national minimum wage effect an organisation?
An increase in minimum wage leads to increased costs for the organisation. This could lead to lowered profits as wage costs increase.
If it is found that an organisation has not been paying the minimum wage, they may be required to make a backdated payment for employees.
How does the health and safety at work act effect an organisation?
Must provide the correct safety equipment.
Could be temporarily closed or shut down for non-compliance.
Potential for legal action by members or staff if they suffer injury at work due to non-compliance.
